Research notes.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: In any field, notes made in the course of creative, scholarly, or scientific inquiry.
Found in 551 Collections and/or Records:
Typescripts of 'Set In Darkness' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., 1997-2000.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50388-50392
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
1997-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of ‘Sinner’, a screenplay for film by Ian Rankin and James Mavor; with related developmental notes., 2009-2010.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50507-50510
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.
Dates:
2009-2010.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film.
Typescripts of "Standing in Another Man's Grave" by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings., 2010-2012.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50393-50397
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
2010-2012.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'Sunday', 'Tell Me Who to Kill', 'Trip Trap', 'Well Shot', and untitled Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin., 1992-2003, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.50452
Scope and Contents
'Sunday: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-12. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Tell Me Who to Kill’. Folios 13-47. Typescript, circa 2003, revised draft. Folios 13-22. Annotated typescript, circa 2003, revised draft, with author’s annotations. Folios 23-44. Annotated partial typescript, circa 2003, with author's annotations. Folios 45-47. ...
Dates:
1992-2003, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Acid Test', 'Atonement', 'Auld Lang Syne', Cafferty's Day', and 'Castle Dangerous', Rebus short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1993-2016.
File
Identifier: MS.50449
Scope and Contents
'The Acid Test: A short story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-7. Typescript, 1998. ‘Atonement: An Inspector Rebus story By Ian Rankin'. Folios 8-54. Annotated typescripts, 2005, revised drafts, with author’s annotations; with related working notes. 'Auld Lang Syne: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 55-67. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Cafferty's...
Dates:
1993-2016.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Complaints' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings., 2007-2009.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50404-50407
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
Dates:
2007-2009.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Malcolm Fox novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Falls' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., Circa 1999-2003.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50331-50335
Scope and Contents
Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. OrionFolios 1-7.Cover proof of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'.Folios 8-9.Advertisements for ‘The Falls’ on the cover of The Bookseller magazine (2 copies and a print-out of the cover) and inside St Martin's Paperback catalogue.Folios 10-77.Franking machine labels.Folios 78-80.Listing for BBC...
Dates:
Circa 1999-2003.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials., Circa 1984-1986.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50432-50435
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
Circa 1984-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of the full length novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2007-2008.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50422-50424
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
2007-2008.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Typescripts of 'The Hanging Garden' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., 1989-2000.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50341-50348
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
1989-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Impossible Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings., 2009-2011.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50408-50411
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
Dates:
2009-2011.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Malcolm Fox novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of the introductions written by Ian Rankin for his own works and the works of others; with related working notes., 2003-2017.
File
Identifier: MS.50524
Scope and Contents
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, introductions written by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.The introductions are arranged in three sequences based on the work being introduced: ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to his own works’, ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to literary works of others’, and ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin...
Dates:
2003-2017.
Typescripts of 'The Naming of the Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof., 2005-2006.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50368-50371
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
2005-2006.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'The Serpent's Back', a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related working notes, publicity, and administrative materials., 1993-1995.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50481-50484
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.
Dates:
1993-1995.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio scripts of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio plays and short stories for radio of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2006-2007.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50425-50427
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates:
2006-2007.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Typescripts of the television dramas by Ian Rankin; with related developmental materials., 1992-2001.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50490-50499
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.
Dates:
1992-2001.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media.
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Typescripts and working notes of the television scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin; with related production information.
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Typescripts and production information of the television dramas by Ian Rankin; with related developmental materials.
Typescripts of 'The Third Gentleman', a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1997.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50485-50486
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.
Dates:
1997.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio scripts of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio plays and short stories for radio of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of the unfinished novel 'Sabbath Child' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 1991.
File
Identifier: MS.50437
Scope and Contents
Includes first drafts of Chapters One and Two (Folios 1-13) followed by notes (Folios 14-25).
Includes press cutting about child criminals taken by Rankin as research (Folios 26-27).
Includes correspondence to Rankin from Professor Francis Lyall of the University of Aberdeen Faculty of Law on laws regarding child criminals for research (Folio 28).
'Sabbath Child' was not completed nor published.
Folios 1-28.
Dates:
1991.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of 'Tooth and Nail' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof., 1990-1991, undated.
File
Identifier: MSS.50400-50402
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Tooth and Nail’. The notes include references to specific drafts, including first and final drafts. The distinction between notes relating to specific drafts is not always clear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Included are editorial notes relating to plot and character revisions and additional plot development...
Dates:
1990-1991, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts with revisions for short story 'Lavishes Ghast'/'Quest for Lavishes Ghast'., Circa 1950-circa1960.
File
Identifier: Acc.11621/105
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes correspondence, manuscripts and typescripts of poetry, short stories and a novel, "Reality and Dreams".
Dates:
Circa 1950-circa1960.
University courses taken by James Johnston relating to his personal interests., 1969, 1977-1983.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/511-518
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1969, 1977-1983.
Various physiological and scientific papers by J S Haldane and others., [Circa 1897]-1931.
File
Identifier: MS.20515
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Amongst the papers and notebooks are some belonging to others which had come into the possession of J S Haldane.
Dates:
[Circa 1897]-1931.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, papers and notebooks chiefly of John Scott Haldane.
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Correspondence and associated papers of J S Haldane.
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Various physiological and scientific papers by J S Haldane and others, apparently not connected with the correspondence and papers in MSS 20510-20514.
Various physiological and scientific papers by J S Haldane and others., 1932-1936, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.20516
Scope and Contents
A number of papers found loosely enclosed in MSS.20519, 20522, 20527 and 20529 have been transferred to folios 136, 149, 150 and 162, and a number of philosophical papers have been placed at folios 164-229.
Dates:
1932-1936, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, papers and notebooks chiefly of John Scott Haldane.
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Correspondence and associated papers of J S Haldane.
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Various physiological and scientific papers by J S Haldane and others, apparently not connected with the correspondence and papers in MSS 20510-20514.
Various physiological and scientific papers by J S Haldane and others, apparently not connected with the correspondence and papers in MSS 20510-20514., [Circa 1897]-1936, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.20515-20516
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Amongst the papers and notebooks are some belonging to others which had come into the possession of J S Haldane.
Dates:
[Circa 1897]-1936, undated.
William Gallacher Memorial Library Archive Special Collections., 1920s-2017.
Sub-Fonds
Identifier: Acc.14114 Special Collections
Scope and Contents
The WGMLA Special Collections comprise over 60 collections relating to notable individuals, organisations, and themes in the Scottish labour, trade union, and suffrage movements. In a number of cases, collections do not contain the personal papers of the named individuals or organisations but rather comprise of primary or secondary materials collected by WGML librarian Audrey Canning, or third parties, relating to that individual or organisation and collated for public research purposes....
Dates:
1920s-2017.